A new strategic plan for wine industry development

In an effort to address industry issues and deliver sustainable outcomes the Riverland Wine Industry Development Council has undertaken a series of strategic planning sessions. As a result of the in depth analysis of industry the Council has outlined the following priorities for the regional industry:

• Promote, Influence and Facilitate Riverland Wine sales at Sustainable prices in Domestic and export markets;
• Elevate the profile and reputation of the Wines, Winemakers and the Region;
• Develop alternative business models to provide broader market access for Wineries, Brand Qwners and Growers;
• Develop market orientated skills to ensure sustainability for the future; and
• Promote Innovation and Technology Adoption in the Region.

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Riverland Wine Industry Development Council

The Riverland Wine Industry Development Council Inc. is one of two bodies that are resourced through the Riverland Wine Industry Fund; a levy based funding scheme where winegrape growers and wine producers provide contributions that is administered by the Minister of Agriculture, Food, and Fisheries. The other organisation supported by the Fund is the Riverland Winegrape Growers’ Association Inc., which undertakes a winegrape grower advocacy role. Both the Riverland Wine Industry Development Council and the Riverland Winegrape Growers’ Association work to the Riverland Wine Industry Fund’s Management Plan that is centred around four Key Result Areas;

1. Promotion and development of the Riverland wine region

2. Policy development and implementation

3. Shareholder engagement and participation

4. Innovation and technology adoption

2010 Council

The Council is formed from an equal representation of winegrape growers (Riverland Winegrape Growers' Association representatives) and wine producers (South Australian Wine Industry Association representatives):

Ms. Roseanne Healy (Chair, RWGA rep)

Mr. John Angove (Treasurer, SAWIA rep)

Ms. Keryn Gorman (RWGA rep)

Mr. Chris Grigoriou (SAWIA rep)

Mr. Paul Kassebaum (SAWIA rep)

Mr. Bill Moularadellis (Vice Chair, SAWIA rep)

Mr. Brett Proud (RWGA rep)

Mr. Andrew Weeks (RWGA rep)

Staff

Mr. Tim Smythe (Industry Development Officer)

Ms. Robyn Cain (Project Manager)